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Ferocious vs Relentless - What's the difference?

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Ferocious is a related term of relentless.


As adjectives the difference between ferocious and relentless

is that ferocious is marked by extreme and violent energy while relentless is unrelenting or unyielding in severity.

ferocious

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Marked by extreme and violent energy.
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  • Extreme or intense.

    • Synonyms

    * fierce

    Derived terms

    * ferociously

    Related terms

    * ferity * ferocity * fierce * feral

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    relentless

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Unrelenting or unyielding in severity
  • Unremitting, steady and persistent

    • Derived terms

    * relentlessness